What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical and dental specialty of surgery which involves the diagnosis, surgery and adjunctive treatment of diseases and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. (American Dental Association)

More simply put in layman’s terms, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the orthopedic surgeon of the facial region. He or she is an individual who addresses problems ranging from the removal of impacted teeth to the repair of facial trauma. He or she may be a doctor you would visit to:

About Us

CTMAX is a practice dedicated to the highest level of patient dental and facial aesthetic care. This includes the diagnosis, surgical and aesthetic treatment of disease and defects, in the oral and maxillofacial region - including dental implants and tooth extraction.